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Quakers -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel B. Smith commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-052
Abstract

The two commonplace books of Daniel B. Smith include copied poems and extracts of religious essays.

Dates: 1803-1809

Daniel B. Smith financial record

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-039
Abstract

The ledger of S.P. & Co., for which Dainel B. Smith was the trustee, records stock accounts, bills receivable, mortgages, bills payable, and cash balances, as well as the accounts of individuals with S.P. & Co.

Dates: 1852-1853

Daniel B. Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-038
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the six volumes of miscellany of Daniel B. Smith. The collection includes three school notebooks, and two volumes of library catalogs.

Dates: 1807-1842

Smith family commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-050
Abstract

This commonplace book features writings from the Smith family.

Dates: Undated.

"Lives of the Ministers of the Gospel Among the People Called Quakers"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-087
Abstract

The manuscripts of John Smith's "The Lives of Ministers of the Gospel Among the People called Quakers" are comprised of entries about Quaker ministers, arranged alphabetically. Entries briefly describe the life of each minister, largely relying upon quoted testimonies from Monthly and Yearly Meetings.

Dates: 1770

John Smith letterbooks

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-020
Abstract

John Smith's letterbooks include both personal and business correspondence. Personal correspondence discusses family news and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community. Business correspondence is largely related to the buying and selling of imported dry goods.

Dates: 1750-1760

Joseph Smith account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-030
Abstract

The personal account book of Joseph Smith includes an account of John Smith’s estate, and Joseph Smith’s personal accounts, including records of deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Dates: 1771-1795

Richard Smith account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-031
Abstract

The account book of Richard Smith records deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Dates: 1786-1788

Richard S. Smith deeds

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-039
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume book which includes the copied deeds of Richard S. Smith, and his brother, Joseph Smith.

Dates: 1766- 1776

Speakers' Bureau of the Friends Peace Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-012
Abstract The Speakers' Bureau of the Friends Peace Committee, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting was founded as a volunteer-run sub-committee for the Friends Peace Committee. The Bureau worked with schools, civic groups, service clubs, and church groups, among other organizations interested in "discussing or studying problems of the international order and the strengthening of the peace," according to one of their brochures. This collection is comprised of six volumes of record books for the Speakers'...
Dates: 1926-1963